Educational and Pastoral Support Co-ordinator - Prescot, United Kingdom - Tower College

Description

Tower College is at a very exciting time in its development, with a recently restructured senior management team, an excellent ISI Inspection report, positive growth in pupil numbers and the development of first-class facilities across the site.

We welcome your interest in being part of our continuing journey.

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiasticEducational and Pastoral Support Co-Ordinator with a passion for teaching and supporting pupils and a commitment to ensure that every pupil flourishes.

Safeguarding Statement

Diversity and Equality Statement

• Tower College is committed to encouraging and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, and an excellent teaching and learning experience for our students._
• As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and this includes promoting equality and diversity for all irrespective of:
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- _age_
- _disability_
- _ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality)_
- _gender_
- _gender reassignment_
- _religion or belief_
- _sexual orientation_
- _marriage and civil partnership_
- _pregnancy and maternity_
- _refugees and asylum seekers_
- _people with diverse communication needs_
- _ex-offenders_


JOB TITLE:
Educational and Pastoral Support Co-Ordinator


JOB SUMMARY:

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, plus preparation, meetings and school events outside these hours, as required.
• Annual leave: School holiday dates, less inset days and other dates set by the school.
• Contract type: Permanent (Full Time).
• Start date: Negotiable
• Salary: Salaries are paid according to qualifications and experience and are set independently by the school

At Tower College we strive to create and foster a culture that puts the highest value on the wellbeing of our staff.

Below are some of the benefits available to staff:

Teaching and Learning

• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Access to training courses provided by leading educational institutions, organizations and universities
• Opportunities to redesign and develop new schemes of work and curriculum plans
• Freedom to implement innovative teaching and learning strategies in the classroom
• Opportunities to develop your career with additional teaching and learning responsibilities
• Maximum class size of 25 pupils
• Excellent pupil behavior

Employee Benefits

• Approximately 3 additional weeks holiday each academic year compared to the state sector
• Allocated onsite parking
• Free school lunches
• Warm and welcoming staff body
• Social events throughout the year
• Onsite nursery (Tower Tots)

Discounts

Staff who have a child at the school are eligible for:

• 25% reduction in nursery fees (for children attending Tower Tots)
• 50% reduction in school fees (for children attending Tower College)
• Free wrap around care (before and after school)
• Reduced cost to attend holiday club

APPLICATION PROCESS

JOB PURPOSE:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils' independence, selfesteem and social inclusion
• Provide support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Work with the Behaviour Team and support the pupils in several areas related to Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare
• Focus on further strengthening the positive climate for learning within the school to ensure the continued growth and success of the school

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal, Deputy Principal and Assistant Principals


JOB DESCRIPTION - Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils' learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
• To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
• Ensure a high standard of behaviour around